Starting in the third quarter of 2025, BioMar will concentrate its production strategy on its two Pargua plants, ceasing operations in Castro, Chiloé, in Chile.

The decision reflects BioMar's future-oriented focus on business sustainability across all dimensions and a commitment to efficiency throughout the salmon value chain.

“The lack of growth capacity seen in the salmon farming industry in recent years—stemming, among other factors, from regulations that fail to meet current needs and requirements—presents a significant challenge for all of us who supply the industry. As feed producers, we are not immune to this reality. For this reason, we find it necessary to adjust our production capacity to maintain the levels of efficiency and competitiveness required to ensure the company’s sustainable operation,” stated Derek Kohn, general manager of BioMar Chile.

Kohn added that from a value chain perspective, this adjustment enables synergies in both inbound and outbound logistics, among other benefits.

The Castro plant is expected to continue operations until the third quarter of 2025.

Meanwhile, BioMar’s two Pargua plants have the capacity needed for the company’s current and future fish feed production projections. In terms of products, BioMar will continue to offer a high-level product portfolio for salmon farming in Chile, maintaining high standards of efficiency and performance in production.

“We are taking a responsible timeline to consolidate our production in Pargua, ensuring continued supply in terms of both timing and quality,” added Gabriela Heim, BioMar’s commercial manager.